South Palms Resort Panglao in Bohol Launches New Booking Engine on Website With Fast Confirmation

Bohol, Philippines – To provide travelers with an easier way of making reservations on the web, South Palms Resort Panglao in Bohol, Phillppines has launched a new online booking engine. The system, powered by DirectWithHotels, doesn't only make bookings this resort in Bohol hassle-fee, but it also yields instant confirmation for every reservation.

By visiting the hotel's website at http://www.southpalmsresort.com/ and selecting the “Check availability and prices” button, guests can easily view accommodation details at their own convenience. Here are other advantages of the new booking engine:

• Information in real time – the room availability shown on the booking engine is in real time, while the rates provided already include taxes and charges. Visitors can also choose their preferred currency for easier reference.
• User-friendly interface – the details and buttons on the booking engine are designed vividly to provide a seamless process. A virtual calendar is also integrated to make date selection faster.
• Access to better deals – aside from giving the best prices for a Panglao accommodation, the booking engine also shows special offers, discounts, and packages that can only be availed on this channel.
• Secure transactions – guest information is secure in the online booking engine because it's protected by VeriSign and Trustwave.
• Minimal prepayment – only 10% of the total room cost are required to secure the reservation
• Minim 10 percent prepayment

Nestled along the white-sand beaches and pristine blue waters of Panglao Island, South Palms Resort Panglao offers a tropical escape perfect for a relaxing vacation. All rooms and villas of the resort are designed with relaxing earth colors and warm, subtle lighting. These well-appointed accommodations have pleasurable amenities that include air-conditioning, an LCD TV, and free Wi-Fi Internet access.

Be captivated by the beauty of Panglao Island at South Palms Resort Panglao in Bohol, Philippines. To get the best rates, book online at http://www.southpalmsresort.com/.

South Palms Resort Panglao
Brgy. Bolod, Panglao Island Bohol 6340 Philippines
Telephone Nos. (+63) 38 502 8288, (+63) 38 502 9106

About DirectWithHotels
DirectWithHotels is in the business of making selling online simple and more profitable for hotels. Since 2005, we’ve helped over 1000 Hotel Partners (and counting) in 50 countries worldwide increase their direct bookings online. We attract visitors and drive traffic direct to their hotel websites with tactical online marketing, convert these visitors into bookers with a top-performing booking engine, and manage increasing reservations with an easy-to-use web interface. All this at a fixed, performance-based fee of just 10% for every direct booking.

5 Snorkeling Sites for Novices in Panglao Island, Bohol

After resting a bit at Panglao Regents Park Resort, you can visit the following snorkeling sites in Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines and enjoy the underwater view with minimal effort.

1. Alona Reef

The reef is located about 120 m from the famous Alona Beach. This spot is composed of a steep slope and wall, with depths ranging from 3 to 24 m. Aside from snorkeling, the reef also serves as a great place for beginners and night divers. Small barracudas, stingrays, and angelfishes are but few of the creatures that can be found here at night.

2. Arco Point

Arco Point is located on the southern part of the island, some 4.5 km or 15 minutes by boat from Alona Beach. The spot is known as Hole in the Wall. Its shallowest point is 4 m, the deepest is 27 m. You can find angelfish and frogfish from the depth of 5 to 10 m.

3. BBC Reef

This steep slope is about 3.5 km from Alona Beach. It takes its name after Bohol Beach Club (BBC) and is home to brown daisy corals and black and blue nudibranchs. It is home to pygmy sea horses, sergeant majors, and black damsel fish. There are 2 wrecks of jeepneys in the area; one is at 8 m and another at 10 m.

4. Danao-Habagat Wreck

A 10-minute ride from Alona Beach will also put you close to the Habagat Wreck, which was sunk there in 2000. You'll be able to see a lot of corals on the top reef. Aside from the wreck, the wall also has interesting crevices and populations of cardinal fish, lionfish, and batfish.

5. Doljo Point

If you're looking for a great site for underwater photography, prepare for a 35-minute boat ride to Doljo Point. Set 14 km from Alona Beach, the spot is home to a lot of hard corals and sandy spots. Frequented by manta rays and hammerhead sharks from February to March and — on rare occasions — whale sharks and schools of barracuda, Doljo Point is a favorite place for deep dives.

Exploring the sites and observing underwater critters, while thoroughly fun and exciting, can be a little tiring. It's best that you book a resort in Panglao that will provide you and your group with comfortable accommodation. A location near top diving and snorkeling spots is also an advantage, since you'll save a bit of time traveling from one place to another. As it can also get crowded in the beach, it would be best if you consider a resort that has a pool, like Panglao Regents Park. Have a wet and fun holiday in Panglao.

Top 5 Factors to Consider When Booking at a Panglao Resort

Are you going to book a stay at a Panglao resort? Make sure to keep these 5 things in mind to help you choose among the many options on the island:

1. Cost.
Of course, this is the most important criteria and often the first thing considered by most travelers. That said, you shouldn't always settle for the cheapest room available. Your choice should be more about whether a stay at a specific resort is value for money, such as any inclusions, complimentary perks, or amenities and facilities available.

2. Proximity to the beach.
Unlike Boracay that only has an area of 10.32 sqm, Panglao is bigger, with an area of 80 sqm. As you can see from its size, you can't just walk from one corner of the island to the other. So if you want to enjoy the main tourist area at Alona Beach, make sure that your Panglao accommodation is nearby, on the southwestern part of the island.

3. Tour assistance.
While both Panglao and Bohol Island boast of many tourist attractions, getting around via public transportation can be a bit cumbersome. If you don't want to rough it out, just hop on a guided tour. And while these tours are available separately from travel agencies, it's best to check with your resort first, as they may offer discounted packages for their guests.

4. Room size.
Not all guestrooms are created equal, especially when it comes to size, so make sure that your accommodation is big enough for you and your family or friends. But even if you're traveling solo or only with your partner, a spacious room is still a plus. After all, who doesn't feel ripped off if they paid good money for a guestroom but end up getting closet-sized lodging?

5. Reviews.
You shouldn't just base your choice on the information available on their website or an advertisement. To really know more about the establishment, make sure to check out reviews online, such as those found on TripAdvisor.com. This will give you a more accurate idea of what a stay in the resort in Panglao is like.

If you're looking for lodging that fits all these criteria, your search will end at Panglao Regents Park. Awarded the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award for the Budget category in 2013, it offers spacious accommodation, tour packages, plus a great location just a few minutes off Alona Beach. With all these available at affordable rates, this Panglao resort is truly a great choice for a vacation on the island.